Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
For a large test case that involves sorting a large number of records, the SORT utility fails with an error WITH DUPLICATES IN ORDER and using INPUT PROCEDURE
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
USERS AFFECTED: Clients using the SORT utility with large number of records may be affected by this issue. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The problem only manifests with the combination of 'INPUT PROCEDURE', 'WITH DUPLICATES IN ORDER', and a duplicate occurring in both the first, and last, sections of the file.
Problem conclusion
The SORT utility has been improved to handle the above scenarios together.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI83799
Reported component name
COBOL FOR AIX
Reported component ID
5724Z8700
Reported release
411
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-06-29
Closed date
2017-08-30
Last modified date
2017-08-30
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Fix information
Fixed component name
COBOL AIX RUNTI
Fixed component ID
5724Z8702
Applicable component levels
R411 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
19 October 2021